Economic expansion throughout North Texas has lasted 78 months, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. As a result, North Texas leads the nation in home price gains, up 11 percent in 2015, say analysts at CoreLogic Inc. Those gains are twice the 10-year average home price increase in DFW.

A beautiful backyard can serve as the perfect setting for your June wedding. Whether you choose to celebrate inside a glowing tent or beneath the stars, these homes with sprawling backyards can become the perfect venue for the big day and for a lifetime of memories. Explore the homes below.